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  • Education

    State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts

    To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

    By Jody Callahan August 23, 2025
  • Business

    Holiday Inn at University of Memphis officially closed

    Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis closes for good, although the building will still be used for classes.

    By Jody Callahan August 22, 2025
  • Education

    After another $1M payment, Ghanaian students can attend U of M classes this fall

    The dozens of students who had been in limbo will be allowed to enroll for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Aug. 25.

    By Jody Callahan August 22, 2025
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    The Early Word: Mayor claps back at sheriff, and Govan is not guilty

    Trump calls into a Memphis radio station, TacoNGanas is everywhere and new Ja 3s dropped Thursday — but good luck finding them in your size.

    By Bianca Phillips August 22, 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies

    It’s official: Sports authority OKs funding agreement for FedExForum renovations

    The Memphis and Shelby County Sports Authority will be the conduit for public funds to flow to the Grizzlies during the planned $550 million in FedExForum renovations.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 22, 2025
  • State Government

    Trump tells KWAM he’s reluctant to endorse in GOP primary for governor

    Trump also talked generally about possibly sending National Guard troops to Memphis to help battle crime although procedures for activating the Guard in states differ from the laws that allowed him to put troops on Washington, D.C. streets.

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2025
  • Public Safety

    After not guilty verdict, Hernandez Govan wants to hug his son and leave Memphis

    Hernandez Govan was acquitted of being behind the 2021 death of Young Dolph.

    By Aarron Fleming August 21, 2025
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    ‘What in the world’ is Bonner spending money on, Harris asks

    Sheriff Floyd Bonner’s lawsuit seeks $67 million in proposed funding for his office that he says was not included in the county’s $1.7 billion consolidated budget. 

    By Bill Dries August 22, 2025
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    The Early Word: Royal name for new ‘Old Bridge’ and a very giving golfer

    MLGW has control issues, zoo elephants are finally getting room to roam and there’s more soul in Soulsville.

    By Bianca Phillips August 21, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    MSCS prepares for audit findings: ‘Something’s going to come out’

    “Something’s going to come out of this audit. And what we’re going to have to be able to talk about — and it’s not good, bad or indifferent — is how we strengthen our internal controls,” a top official told school board members.

    By Laura Testino August 21, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    $50.6M in federal grants awarded to Memphis International Airport

    “Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”

    By Sophia Surrett August 20, 2025
  • East Memphis

    New police precinct symbolizes efforts to grow police, drop crime

    As the perception of crime and safety in the city remains a challenge, Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the new precinct “an investment in safety, service and trust in our community.” 

    By Bill Dries August 21, 2025
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    Elephants, sharks and a $250M plan: Zoo renovation details take shape

    By bringing in new animals, expanding for the current ones and revamping spaces like the aquarium, the Memphis Zoo renovation will transform outdated exhibits. “Talk about immersive. You will be transported,” the CEO said. 

    By Abigail Warren August 20, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Young Dolph case trial: What attorneys said during closing arguments

    Here’s what both the defense and the prosecution said in closing statements before the jury left to deliberate Wednesday afternoon.

    By Aarron Fleming August 20, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    New Mississippi River bridge to be called ‘Kings’ Crossing’

    The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be named for the three “kings” associated with Memphis.

    By Jody Callahan August 20, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Questions continue to swirl around how, where new jail could happen

    The maneuvering for a new jail plan at the site of the old Firestone plant in North Memphis has been pushed off until at least October.

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Jury deliberations in Young Dolph murder trial to begin Wednesday afternoon

    Jurors will decide the fate of Hernandez Govan, the man accused of organizing Young Dolph’s 2021 murder.

    By Aarron Fleming August 20, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Prosecution rests in trial for man accused of planning Young Dolph’s killing

    Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday morning, Aug. 20, in the trial for the man accused of planning Young Dolph’s death in 2021.

    By Aarron Fleming August 20, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW eyes Smith & Nephew building for new control room

    MLGW has an existing space in mind for a new control room CEO Doug McGowen says is needed. And it’s a property the city-owned utility has looked at before.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 20, 2025
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    The Early Word: Burger joint is evicted, and an emoji shows up in Dolph trial

    City Council has a plan to speed up the blight fight, BlueOval experiences another delay and Hardaway could bring on a late addition with a cool name.

    By Bianca Phillips August 20, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City to put $900,000 into more aggressive battle against blight

    The City’s more aggressive stance on blighted properties is focused on taking court cases to Chancery Court instead of Environmental Court. The funding would fuel that effort and could be sustained with money from the sale of properties out of receivership.

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    City Council votes on xAI tax revenue, MATA money, Oak Court OK and more

    The Council voted 11-0 to direct property tax revenue from the two xAI data centers to nearby communities.

    By Bill Dries August 20, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Cellphone data details alleged conspiracy to kill Young Dolph

    Prosecutors used cellphone data to attempt to tie the man accused of organizing the Memphis rapper’s 2021 murder to the crime. But his lawyer said the evidence proved something else. 

    By Aarron Fleming August 19, 2025
  • Education

    Students with disabilities can more quickly be removed from class under a new Tennessee rule

    Tennessee schools had interpreted a 2022 rule to mean students could not be removed before a formal behavioral assessment was completed. Now, schools can make removal decisions during the assessment or even before it has started.

    By Melissa Brown August 19, 2025
  • Public Safety

    New witness takes stand on day two of trial for man accused of plotting Young Dolph’s killing

    The long-time girlfriend of the self-confessed shooter of the Memphis rapper took the stand for the first time and jurors also heard from two investigators.

    By Aarron Fleming August 19, 2025

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